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(*The debate aired commercial-free and thus isn’t included in the final rankings or network averages for the broadcast nets.)

“The Big Bang Theory” was the top entertainment show of the week in adults 18-49 with a 3.5 rating, ranking behind “Sunday Night Football” (6.0) on NBC and “Thursday Night Football” on CBS (4.5). ABC’s Halloween specials “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (2.2) and “Toy Story of Terror!” (2.0) each made the Top 25 in adults 18-49, and “Great Pumpkin” also made the viewer Top 25.

CBS and NBC tied for the network lead among adults 18-49 and also finished 1-2 in viewers. FOX took a hit without “Empire” and without the NFL boosting its Sunday shows. Here are the network standings for week 5 and the season to date:

Oct. 17-23

ABC

CBS

CW

FOX

NBC

TEL

UNI

Adults 18-49 rating/share (rank)

1.3/4 (3)

2.0/7 (1t)

0.5/2 (7)

1.1/4 (4)

2.0/7 (1t)

0.6/2 (5t)

0.6/2 (5t)

Viewers (millions) (rank)

5.44 (3)

9.94 (1)

1.50 (7)

3.12 (4)

7.70 (2)

1.63 (6)

1.79 (5)

Season to date

ABC

CBS

CW

FOX

NBC

TEL

UNI

Adults 18-49 rating/share (rank)

1.8/6 (3)

2.2/8 (2)

0.5/2 (7)

1.7/6 (4)

2.5/9 (1)

0.7/2 (5)

0.6/2 (6)

Viewers (millions) (rank)

7.06 (3)

10.90 (1)

1.40 (7)

4.86 (4)

8.89 (2)

1.75 (6)

1.77 (5)

Current week ratings are live + same-day. Season-to-date ratings are “most current,” a combination of Live +7 and same-day ratings.

NBC’s “Blindspot” (1.2 in adults 18-49) and The CW’s “Frequency” (0.3) each adjusted down a tenth of a point from their fast national ratings. “Blindspot” is still up vs. last week’s 1.1, while “Frequency” is even with a week ago.

Since the presidential debate aired commercial-free, it’s not included in the final network averages. Final audience figures for the debate are noted with an asterisk in the chart.

Upward adjustments in adults 18-49 are in green; downward adjustments are in red.

Time

Show

Adults 18-49 Rating/Share

Viewers (millions)

8 p.m.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (ABC) – S

2.2/8

7.57

Survivor (CBS)

1.9/7

8.59

Lethal Weapon (FOX)

1.7/6

6.66

Blindspot (NBC)

1.2/4

5.24

Arrow (The CW)

0.6/2

1.79

8:30 p.m.

Toy Story of Terror (ABC) – S

2.0/6

6.44

9 p.m.

Presidential Debate (ABC) (9-10:36 p.m.)

3.1/9*

10.96*

Presidential Debate (NBC) (9-10:36 p.m.)

3.2/9*

10.39*

Presidential Debate (CBS) (9-10:36 p.m.)

2.5/7*

10.12*

Presidential Debate (FOX) (9-10:36 p.m.)

2.0/6*

6.60*

Frequency (The CW)

0.3/1

1.04

10:30 p.m.

Debate Analysis (ABC) (10:36-11 p.m.)

2.3/7

8.27

Debate Analysis (NBC) (10:36-11 p.m.)

2.5/7

8.30

Debate Analysis (CBS) (10:36-11 p.m.)

1.8/6

7.39

Network averages:

ABC

NBC

CBS

FOX

CW

Adults 18-49 rating/share

2.2/7

1.6/5

1.9/6

1.7/6

0.5/2

Total Viewers (millions)

7.37

6.11

8.24

6.66

1.42

Definitions:
Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent.Fast Affiliate Ratings: These first national ratings are available at approximately 11 a.m. ET the day after telecast. The figures may include stations that did not air the entire network feed, as well as local news breaks or cutaways for local coverage or other programming. Fast Affiliate ratings are not as useful for live programs and are likely to differ significantly from the final results, because the data reflect normal broadcast feed patterns.
Share (of Audience): The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station or network in a specific area at a specific time.
Time Shifted Viewing: Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data – Live, Live +Same-Day and Live +7 Day. Time-shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+SD includes viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3 a.m. local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live +7 ratings include viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.

Note: Live coverage of the final presidential debate on the Big 4 networks will result in greater than usual adjustments in the final nationals.

The numbers for Wednesday:

Time

Show

Adults 18-49 Rating/Share

Viewers (millions)

8 p.m.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (ABC) – S

2.2/8

7.66

Survivor (CBS)

1.9/7

8.63

Lethal Weapon (FOX)

1.7/6

6.61

Blindspot (NBC)

1.3/5

5.62

Arrow (The CW)

0.6/2

1.80

8:30 p.m.

Toy Story of Terror (ABC) – S

2.0/6

6.70

9 p.m.

Presidential Debate (ABC) (9-10:30 p.m.)

2.8/8

9.84

Presidential Debate (NBC) (9-10:30 p.m.)

2.8/8

9.18

Presidential Debate (CBS) (9-10:30 p.m.)

2.2/6

9.00

Presidential Debate (FOX) (9-10:30 p.m.)

2.0/6

6.30

Frequency (The CW)

0.4/1

1.05

10:30 p.m.

Debate Analysis (ABC)

2.2/7

7.70

Debate Analysis (NBC)

2.2/7

7.37

Debate Analysis (CBS)

1.7/5

7.09

Early indications are that the final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will fall somewhere between the numbers for the first two debates.

Pending updates, the combined audience on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC was 34.32 million, above the preliminary 29.77 million for the second debate (which didn’t air on NBC due to its “Sunday Night Football” contract) but well short of the early 45.31 million for the candidates’ first face-off. Spanish-language channels Univision (2.34 million) and Telemundo (1.54 million) added a little under 4 million more.

Among non-debate programming, ABC’s annual airing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” led the night in adults 18-49 with a 2.2 rating. “Toy Story of Terror” followed with a 2.0.

“Lethal Weapon” (1.7) held up pretty well without “Empire” as a companion on FOX, dipping 0.2 vs. last week. “Survivor” (1.9) ticked down a tenth of a point for CBS. “Arrow” slipped to 0.6 on The CW, but “Frequency” (0.4) is currently up a tenth. “Blindspot” improved 0.2 week to week to a 1.3 on NBC.

Network averages:

ABC

NBC

CBS

FOX

CW

Adults 18-49 rating/share

2.5/8

2.2/7

2.0/7

1.9/6

0.5/2

Total Viewers (millions)

8.60

7.69

8.71

6.46

1.43

Late-night metered market ratings (adults 18-49, households):

11:35 p.m.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” – R: 0.8/4, 2.2/5

“Jimmy Kimmel Live”: 0.7/4, 2.1/5

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”: 0.6/3, 2.7/7

12:35 a.m.

“Nightline”: 0.4/3, 1.5/5

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” – R: 0.4/3, 1.0/4

“The Late Late Show with James Corden”: 0.3/3, 1.3/4

Definitions:
Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent.Fast Affiliate Ratings: These first national ratings are available at approximately 11 a.m. ET the day after telecast. The figures may include stations that did not air the entire network feed, as well as local news breaks or cutaways for local coverage or other programming. Fast Affiliate ratings are not as useful for live programs and are likely to differ significantly from the final results, because the data reflect normal broadcast feed patterns.
Share (of Audience): The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station or network in a specific area at a specific time.
Time Shifted Viewing: Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data – Live, Live +Same-Day and Live +7 Day. Time-shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+SD includes viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3 a.m. local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live +7 ratings include viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.

“NCIS” and “Limitless” each saw their adults 18-49 ratings go up a tenth from Tuesday’s early ratings. “Limitless” also closed the gap somewhat on “Chicago Fire,” which dropped a tenth to 1.6.

Of note: “NCIS” also tied “The Flash” as Tuesday’s top scripted show among adults 18-34 (“The Voice” was tops overall in that demo).

Upward adjustments in adults 18-49 are in green; downward adjustments are in red.

Time

Show

Adults 18-49 Rating/Share

Viewers (000s)

8 p.m.

NCIS (CBS)

2.2/7

17.21

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (ABC) – S

2.0/7

5.98

The Flash (The CW)

1.4/5

3.47

Best Time Ever (NBC)

1.2/4

4.81

Grandfathered (FOX)

1.0/4

3.33

8:30 p.m.

Toy Story of Terror! (ABC) – S

1.6/5

5.02

The Grinder (FOX)

0.9/3

2.86

9 p.m.

The Voice (NBC)

2.7/8

11.28

NCIS: New Orleans (CBS)

1.6/5

12.99

Agents of SHIELD (ABC)

1.5/4

3.85

Scream Queens (FOX)

1.0/3

2.59

iZombie (The CW)

0.5/1

1.29

10 p.m.

Chicago Fire (NBC)

1.6/5

7.64

Limitless (CBS)

1.4/4

7.90

Shark Tank (ABC) – R

0.8/3

2.55

Network averages:

NBC

CBS

ABC

FOX

CW

Adults 18-49 rating/share

1.9/6

1.7/6

1.4/4

1.0/3

0.9/3

Total Viewers (000s)

7.91

12.70

3.97

2.84

2.38

Definitions:
Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent.-Fast Affiliate Ratings: These first national ratings, including demographics, are available at approximately 11 AM (ET) the day after telecast, and are released to subscribing customers daily. These data, from the National People Meter sample, are strictly time-period information, based on the normal broadcast network feed, and include all programming on the affiliated stations, sometimes including network programming, sometimes not. The figures may include stations that did not air the entire network feed, as well as local news breaks or cutaways for local coverage or other programming. Fast Affiliate ratings are not as useful for live programs and are likely to differ significantly from the final results, because the data reflect normal broadcast feed patterns. For example, with a World Series game, Fast Affiliate Ratings would include whatever aired from 8-11PM on affiliates in the Pacific Time Zone, following the live baseball game, but not game coverage that begins at 5PM PT. The same would be true of Presidential debates as well as live award shows and breaking news reports.-
Share (of Audience): The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station or network in a specific area at a specific time. (See also, Rating, which represents tuning or viewing as a percent of the entire population being measured.)
Time Shifted Viewing – Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data – Live, Live+Same Day (Live+SD) and Live+7 Day. Time shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+Same Day (Live+SD) include viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3:00AM local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live+7 Day ratings include incremental viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.

Broadcast ratings on Tuesday were pretty much in line with last week’s numbers, with no show rising or falling more than a tenth of a point in adults 18-49. That’s a good news-bad news scenario, though — nothing fell off much, but nothing rebounded from the lows induced by the Democratic primary debate on CNN a week ago.

“NCIS” (2.1) and “NCIS: New Orleans” (1.6) both rose a tenth vs. last week’s fast nationals for CBS, although “Limitless” dropped. “Agents of SHIELD” (1.5) also moved up a tenth for ABC, as did “The Voice” for NBC. “Chicago Fire” dipped 0.1 from its premiere to a 1.7.

At The CW, “The Flash” was up 0.1 vs. last week’s early numbers, and “iZombie” held steady at 0.5. All of FOX’s shows were even with last week as well. ABC’s annual showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” drew a 2.0, well above “The Muppets” last week, while “Toy Story of Terror!” brought in a 1.6, up from “Fresh Off the Boat’s” 1.4 a week ago.

Network averages:

NBC

CBS

ABC

FOX

CW

Adults 18-49 rating/share

1.8/6

1.7/5

1.4/4

1.0/3

0.9/3

Total Viewers (000s)

7.84

12.52

3.98

2.86

2.47

Late-night metered market results (adults 18-49, households):

11:35 p.m.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” – R: 1.0/5, 2.7/7

“Jimmy Kimmel Live”: 0.7/4, 2.2/6

“Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – R: 0.4/2, 2.2/6

12:35 a.m.

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” – R: 0.5/3, 1.3/5

“Nightline”: 0.4/3, 1.3/4

“Late Late Show with James Corden” – R: 0.2/2, 1.1/4

Definitions:
Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent.-Fast Affiliate Ratings: These first national ratings, including demographics, are available at approximately 11 AM (ET) the day after telecast, and are released to subscribing customers daily. These data, from the National People Meter sample, are strictly time-period information, based on the normal broadcast network feed, and include all programming on the affiliated stations, sometimes including network programming, sometimes not. The figures may include stations that did not air the entire network feed, as well as local news breaks or cutaways for local coverage or other programming. Fast Affiliate ratings are not as useful for live programs and are likely to differ significantly from the final results, because the data reflect normal broadcast feed patterns. For example, with a World Series game, Fast Affiliate Ratings would include whatever aired from 8-11PM on affiliates in the Pacific Time Zone, following the live baseball game, but not game coverage that begins at 5PM PT. The same would be true of Presidential debates as well as live award shows and breaking news reports.-
Share (of Audience): The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station or network in a specific area at a specific time. (See also, Rating, which represents tuning or viewing as a percent of the entire population being measured.)
Time Shifted Viewing – Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data – Live, Live+Same Day (Live+SD) and Live+7 Day. Time shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+Same Day (Live+SD) include viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3:00AM local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live+7 Day ratings include incremental viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.

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via press note:

With It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, ABC won the opening night of the November Sweep for the first time in 6 years (since 2007) in Adults 18-49, leading runner up CBS by 30% (2.6/8 vs. 2.0/6).

ABC’s Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy stood as the Top 2 TV shows of the night in Adults 18-49, respectively.

From 8-9pm, ABC’s encore telecast of It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown beat NBC’s SNL Halloween Special by 29% in Adults 18-49 (2.2/8 vs. 1.7/6). In viewers and young adults, the special delivered ABC’s best numbers in the time period in 1 year – 11/1/12.

From 9-11pm, Grey’s (2.6/8) and Scandal (2.9/9) both dominated their respective time periods in Adults 18-49, with Scandal essentially beating the combined delivery of CBS Elementary (1.7/5) and NBC’s Parenthood (1.3/4).

In Total Viewers Grey’s (+2% – 4 week high) and Scandal (+7%) were each up week to week.

ABC was number one with adults 18-49 while CBS was on top with total viewers.

Note: Viewership levels were down 8 percent among adults 18-49 versus last week due to Halloween.

Last night’s Thursday Night Football game (Dolphins/Bengals) was simulcast on the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati. As a result, the NBC may be inflated and subject to more than typical adjustments in the finals.

In addition, The Vampire Diaries aired at 10PM in New York City last night, so its ratings are subject to more than typical adjustments in the finals.

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On ABC, the annual telecast of It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brownearned a 2.2 adults 18-49 rating down 19 percent from a 2.7 on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 but gar outperforming ABC’s average in the time period. Grey’s Anatomytied its series low with a 2.6 down 7 percent from last week’s 2.8 adults 18-49 rating. Scandal matched last week’s season low 2.9 adults 18-49 rating. Your predictions were too pessimistic.

On CBS, The Millersgarnered a series low 2.0, down 26 percent from last week’s 2.7 adults 18-49 rating when it followed a new episode of The Big Bang Theory.The Crazy Onesscored a series low 1.9 down 17 percent from last 2.3 adults 18-49 rating. Elementary earned a 1.7 down 6 percent from last week’s 1.8 adults 18-49 rating.

On NBC, the special Saturday Night Live Halloween garnered a 1.7 adults 18-49 rating, significantly outperforming Parks and Recreation & Welcome to the Family’s averages in the time period. Sean Saves the World earned a 1.2 up 9 percent from last week’s 1.1 adults 18-49 rating.The Michael J Fox Show scored a series low 1.1 down 8 percent from last week’s 1.2 adults 18-49 rating. Parenthood matched last week’s 1.3 adults 18-49 rating .

On the CW, The Vampire Diaries scored a 0.8 down 38 percent from last week’s 1.3 adults 18-49 rating, but the show aired at 10PM in New York City so the nation’s largest market will not be counted until the final ratings are released this afternoon. Reign matched last week’s 0.6 adults 18-49 rating.

From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC’s “Nightline” averaged a 1.5/5 in metered-market households and a 0.6/4 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” (1.3/5 in metered-market households) tied CBS’s “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (1.3/5). In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, “Late Night” (0.5/4 in 18-49) topped “Late Late Show” (0.3/2).

At 1:35 a.m., “Last Call with Carson Daly” averaged a 0.8/4 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

NOTE: All ratings are “live plus same day” from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

Fast Affiliate Ratings: These first national ratings, including demographics, are available at approximately 11 AM (ET) the day after telecast, and are released to subscribing customers daily. These data, from the National People Meter sample, are strictly time-period information, based on the normal broadcast network feed, and include all programming on the affiliated stations, sometimes including network programming, sometimes not. The figures may include stations that did not air the entire network feed, as well as local news breaks or cutaways for local coverage or other programming. Fast Affiliate ratings are not as useful for live programs and are likely to differ significantly from the final results, because the data reflect normal broadcast feed patterns. For example, with a World Series game, Fast Affiliate Ratings would include whatever aired from 8-11PM on affiliates in the Pacific Time Zone, following the live football game, but not game coverage that begins at 5PM PT. The same would be true of Presidential debates as well as live award shows and breaking news reports.

Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent.

Share (of Audience): The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station or network in a specific area at a specific time. (See also, Rating, which represents tuning or viewing as a percent of the entire population being measured.)Time Shifted Viewing – Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data – Live, Live+Same Day (Live+SD) and Live+7 Day. Time shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+Same Day (Live+SD) include viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3:00AM local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live+7 Day ratings include incremental viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.

The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming November sweeps programming, including the highly anticipated special, “David Blaine: Real or Magic,” along with “The 47th Annual CMA Awards,” “2013 American Music Awards,” a special “Shark Tank”-themed episode of “The Neighbors” and Thanksgiving-themed episodes of some of TV’s favorite series.

“THE VIEW” – November 18-22 is going to be a magical week as ABC’s “The View” broadcasts live from the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.” “The View from Disneyland Resort” coincides with Mickey Mouse’s birthday on November 18. Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC’s hit late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” is the show’s premiere guest. Multi-talented Demi Lovato will perform and is slated to guest co-host for the entire week. Guests for the week include Eric Stonestreet (ABC’s “Modern Family”), Tim Allen (ABC’s “Last Man Standing”) and Kobe Bryant. Featured male co-hosts sprinkled throughout the month will include: Donald Driver, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Joe Scarborough, Cedric the Entertainer and three consecutive appearances from funny man Brad Garrett. A birthday celebration and one very special surprise is in store for co-host Jenny McCarthy when welcoming her childhood idols Olivia Newton-John and Lynda Carter. Double, double toil and trouble! Let the mischief and mayhem commence on Halloween as “ghoulfriends” Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd welcome Jenny McCarthy to their annual festivities live Thursday, October 31. It will be a one-of-a kind trick or treat that only “The View” can deliver. And that’s not just ‘witch’ful thinking. New installments of featured segments “Out of The World With Whoopi,” showcasing Whoopi’s fascination with the paranormal, revealing one-on-one interviews in “Secrets with…….Barbara,” romance and relationships are explored in “Kiss and Tell with Jenny” and “The Year of Barbara” looks back at her illustrious career, and her most talked about, headline breaking stories. “The View” airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET).

“THE CHEW” – “The Chew” is your holiday headquarters this season, starting with frightfully delicious fun during the show’s annual Halloween Spooktacular (Thursday, October 31). Who will the co-hosts dress up as this year? “Thanksgiving Cooking Challenge Week” is a culinary competition beginning Monday, November 4 – Friday November 8 when chefs ranging from kids to Iron Grandmas compete for bragging rights and a golden trophy. Brush up on all the essentials when “Thanksgiving Back to Basics Week,” (Monday, November 11) finds the hosts teaching Thanksgiving feast preparation. From appetizers and sides, to the main event and cocktails, “The Chew” celebrates Thanksgiving Cooking Class Week from Monday, November 18 – Friday, November 22. Since Hannukah falls during Thanksgiving this year, the hosts observe the Festival of Lights and Turkey Day during “Thanksgivukkah” on Tuesday, November 26. This holiday mash-up offers the best of both holidays. November culminates with “The Chew’s Ultimate Thanksgiving” as the hosts collaborate to create one unforgettable feast and “The Chew” gives a military family a holiday they’ll never forget. “The Chew”airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (1:00-2:00 p.m., ET).

“IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN” – The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (OAD on ABC 10/30/01), created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, as well as a bonus PEANUTS cartoon, “You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown,” in which Linus runs for class president, will air THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). The program will air with Spanish audio via SAP. In the 1966 animated special “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” The PEANUTS gang celebrates Halloween, with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party. Cast members include Peter Robbins (Charlie Brown) and Christopher Shea (Linus). The cast also includes Sally Dryer as Lucy, Chris Doran as Schroeder, Bill Melendez as Snoopy, Kathy Steinberg as Sally, Tracy Stratford as Violet and Ann Altieri as Frieda. “You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown” – in which Linus runs for class president with Lucy and Charlie Brown managing his campaign — features Chad Webber as Charlie Brown, Robin Kohn as Lucy, Stephen Shea as Linus, Hilary Momberger as Sally and Todd Barbee as Russell.

“GREY’S ANATOMY” –“Thriller” – It’s Halloween and the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial are hit with a barrage of spooky patients, which affects their own plans and puts one doctor’s well-being in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Derek collaborates with Ben on a new surgical technique, and Richard angers Bailey when he asks a second year resident to perform his next surgery, on a special Halloween episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET).

“SCANDAL” – “More Cattle, Less Bull” – The team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus, while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Meanwhile, Jake and Huck get closer to the truth about Operation Remington, which could lead to devastating results, on ABC’s “Scandal,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

“LAST MAN STANDING” – “Larabee for School Board” – Mike is reluctant to support his neighbor, Carol Larabee, in her bid for the local school board. So when her campaign signs begin to mysteriously disappear, her husband, Chuck, wonders if Mike is behind it. Also, Eve gets mixed messages when she goes to Mandy and Kristin for romance advice, and Kyle wonders why new Outdoor Man Store employee, Ryan, gets more attention from Ed than he ever has, on “Last Man Standing,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET).

“THE NEIGHBORS” – “Any Friggin’ Sunday” – As football season consumes the rest of the Weaver household, Debbie focuses on Amber’s relationship with Reggie. With the help of Jackie, the mothers set up a secret romantic date for their eldest children. Meanwhile, Larry decides golf is a boring and pointless game and endeavors to replace the sport for the community with football, wardrobe and all, on “The Neighbors,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET).

“SHARK TANK” – “Episode 501” – Two men from St. Louis have a line of safe, natural cleaning products—but will they clean up when it comes to a deal? A New Yorker inspired by cups at frat parties hopes for a $300,000 investment in his standard party cup with a hidden shot glass inside. An entrepreneur from Pleasanton, California has an electric, lightweight bodyboard which he claims could be the hottest new thing in water sports—will a Shark bite? And an entrepreneur from Arcadia, Florida, is pitching a tented root cover for newly planted trees that he claims will save farmers thousands of dollars in fuel and water. And the show updates viewers on last season’s Teddy Needs a Bath—a product from Nicole Townsend of Huntington Beach, CA, that helps clean stuffed animals safely. Why does she now say, “’Shark Tank’ made all of my dreams come true?” Find out on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

“AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS” – “Episode 2404”— This week’s highlights include a man who steers his remote controlled airplane directly into his own head, a golf ball dispenser that goes haywire causing hundreds of golf balls to launch at golfers, a bulldog licking his lips and chewing in his sleep when a cheeseburger is held up to his nose, and Tom plays “Pick the Real Video,” on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET).

“REVENGE” – “Dissolution” – Roadblocks seem to be mounting for Emily as Daniel’s attention is focused elsewhere, Grayson Manor may cease to exist, and two of the most important people in Emily’s life start turning on her – leading her to do something very uncharacteristic, on “Revenge,” SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

“BETRAYAL” – “…The things that drive men crazy.” – Sara’s concern about Jack’s and her relationship being exposed intensifies. Jack makes a difficult confession that leaves him vulnerable and exposed, but brings him closer to Sara than ever. Meanwhile, Drew obsessively tries to find out what his wife’s been up to, on “Betrayal,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

“CASTLE” – “Like Father, Like Daughter” – Alexis enlists Castle’s help on an Innocence Review case to prove that a death row inmate, Frank Henson (guest star James Carpinello, “The Good Wife”) was wrongly convicted. With only 72 hours left before his execution, Castle and Alexis (with help from Beckett) urgently investigate the original murder only to uncover explosive secrets that may seal Frank’s fate, on “Castle,” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Joelle Carter (“Justified”) guest stars as Frank’s long-time girlfriend who has always believed in him.

“THE GOLDBERGS” – “Call Me When You Get There” – When Barry receives his first driver’s license, Beverly lays out the rules about using the car, including the most important… “Call me when you get there!” After Barry disobeys his mother and gets in trouble, he takes Erica’s advice to not tell the truth about his whereabouts – no matter where he is – the next time he calls home… but it backfires, on “The Goldbergs,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET).

“TROPHY WIFE” – “The Date” – When Kate and Pete host a party, Jackie crashes and hooks up with Pete’s co-worker Sad Steve (Nat Faxon), much to Pete’s discomfort. However, when Sad Steve decides to pursue a relationship with Jackie, both Kate and Pete jump on the bandwagon to give young love a boost. Meanwhile, Hillary helps Warren and Bert put together a Gum Show live stream and Diane faces off with Meg after she posts an unflattering picture of her on Instagram, on “Trophy Wife,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).

“IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH ROBIN ROBERTS: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS,” A SPECIAL EDITION OF “20/20” – As fans get ready to celebrate the CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers the fifth annual edition of “In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Countdown to the CMA Awards.” Featuring the hottest stars on the country scene as well as music’s greatest country legends, the special gives viewers an all-access pass into the homes and private lives of country music’s biggest stars including: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, and the cast of “Nashville.” “In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Countdown to the CMA Awards,” a Special Edition of “20/20,” airs on TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

“THE 47TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” – “The 47th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted for the sixth year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Country Music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are just some of the artists confirmed to perform at “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.”

“ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND” – “The Serpent” – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

“GREY’S ANATOMY” –“Two Against One” – The issues between Meredith and Cristina hit a boiling point when one of them ultimately betrays the other at the hospital. Derek tells Jackson that he needs to let go and allow the second year doctors to work on his patients, and April and Matthew make a bold decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Bailey has difficulties with Ben’s return, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET).

“SCANDAL” – “Icarus” – Olivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrison’s allegiance to the Gladiators is tested. Meanwhile, the team continues to prep Josie Marcus while Cyrus and Mellie plot against her, on ABC’s “Scandal,” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

“LAST MAN STANDING” –“Shoveling Snow” — After a big snowstorm, Eve is thrilled because now she can start her annual snow shoveling business. But when she finds out an unexpected competitor has beaten her to it, she gets a lesson from Mike on capitalism and the free market, on “Last Man Standing,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET).

“THE NEIGHBORS” –“We Jumped the Shark (Tank)” – Debbie creates and designs a unique purse, and Jackie gets them booked onto “Shark Tank” to find an investor. When Larry joins them on the show, the outcome from their presentation is not what anyone of them – including the Sharks – expected. Meanwhile, Amber (literally) steps up to be Abby’s choreographer for her big dance recital, on “The Neighbors,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET). Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary guest star as themselves.

“SHARK TANK” –“Episode 508” – A paparazzo from New York offers his unique skill to help guys with their marriage proposals; two men from Los Angeles invented a baby bump sound system for mothers-to-be; a Venice, CA bread pudding peddler asks the Sharks to invest in her family-owned business which boasts many flavors of the timeless dessert; and a pet lover from Camarillo, CA wants to change the way people celebrate special occasions with their four-legged friends by using his pet-safe color fur spray paint. Also, an update on Moshe Weiss from St. Paul, MN and SoundBender, a magnetic, power-free iPad amplifier which Daymond John invested in during Season 4, on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

“AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS” – “Episode 2405”— This week’s highlights include a package filled with people attempting to do magic tricks but failing miserably, a dad finding out his twin daughters have thrown out their belongings from their closet out the window, a race car passenger displaying hilarious expressions during a high-speed race, and a wedding photographer falling into a baptismal pool while trying to capture the perfect shot, on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET).

“BETRAYAL” –“… We’re not going to Baileys Harbor.” – Neither Sara nor Jack’s families will ever be the same after Drew’s discovery of the affair. As Sara and Jack attempt to navigate their newly fractured relationships with their spouses and children, Elaine seeks support from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, a despondent Drew discovers information that could reopen Lou Mrozek‘s murder investigation, and Zarek, anxious to please Karsten, resorts to drastic measures to deal with Brandy, on “Betrayal,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

“CASTLE” – “A Murder Is Forever” – When a famed relationship therapist is murdered, it appears that her access to the secrets of her elite and powerful clients led to her death. But when Castle and Beckett discover the victim was in possession of a rare object worth millions of dollars, they realize that this case may be even more complicated – and dangerous – than they thought, on “Castle,” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

“THE GOLDBERGS” –“The Kremps” – The Goldbergs meet their new neighbors, the Kremps, an all-American family, very well put together and seemingly perfect. Beverly invites them over for a BBQ and gets no response. But nobody says no to Beverly Goldberg! When the Kremps eventually come over as a result of Beverly’s insistent urging, the afternoon turns into a frenzy, resulting in an outcome no one saw coming, on “The Goldbergs,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET). Tom Cavanaugh guest stars as Ed.

“TROPHY WIFE” –“Lice & Beary White” – When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane tries to take charge leaving Kate feeling bulldozed. Jackie and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane but their plan back fires and the lice problem worsens. Meanwhile, Pete plays mediator between Warren and Bert who are fighting over custody of a teddy bear, on “Trophy Wife,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).

“THE MIDDLE” – The Jump” – Frankie is upset over constantly being made fun of by her family and finds some solace in the unconditional love she gets from a rescued dog; Frankie and Mike are stunned when Sue makes the high school volleyball team – but, as always, there’s a catch; and when Axl discovers that he is failing three of his four college classes, he calls on Brick to help him with his studies, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET).

“BACK IN THE GAME” –“Safety Squeeze” – After an incident at Angles practice, The Cannon and Dick are sent to safety and sensitivity training. Meanwhile, Terry takes special interest in Dudley when his parents forget to pick him up after practice. When Terry finds out his parents are getting a divorce, she’s determined to make sure he isn’t neglected, on “Back in the Game,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).

“MODERN FAMILY” – “A Fair to Remember” – The family attends the annual school fair and Phil has a big 20th wedding anniversary surprise planned for Claire at the fairgrounds, but unfortunately, she simultaneously has a surprise for him back at home. Gloria signs Jay up to be a fair cop for the day and it gets worse when he’s partnered up with his nemesis. Elsewhere, Mitch, Cam and Lily try to enjoy the fair but Cam is in a funk from the football team’s recent losing streak, and Haley has an awkward first encounter with Andy (guest star Adam DeVine), on “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET). Adam DeVine (“Pitch Perfect”) guest stars as Andy.

“SUPER FUN NIGHT” –“The Love Lioness” – Kimmie and the gang decide to attend a seminar by Jane Spencer, “The Love Lioness,” (guest star Molly Shannon) a relationship guru who likens finding men to hunting prey in the wild. They try her theories out at a hotel bar. It works a little too well when Kimmie picks up Parker (guest star Will Sasso) and isn’t sure what to do when he invites her up to his room, on “Super Fun Night,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (9:31-10:00 p.m. ET). Molly Shannon and Will Sasso guest star.

“NASHVILLE” –“She’s Got You” – As Teddy’s wedding day nears, Maddie feels lost and tells Rayna she wants to get to know Deacon better, forcing Rayna to confront Deacon about stepping up to co-parent. Luke Wheeler (Will Chase, “Smash”) commiserates with Rayna about the challenges of exes and parenting. While on tour in Texas, Juliette angers a lecherous but very influential radio DJ who starts promoting Layla at Juliette’s expense. Deacon tries to find his way back to music and discovers an unexpected ally in Avery. While on a date with Layla, Will runs into Brent on a date with a new man, and Gunnar finds himself in a power position in his singing and songwriting, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring Oliver Hudson as Jeff Fordham, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Peggy Kenter.

“ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND” –“Heart of Stone” – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

“SCANDAL” –“Everything’s Coming Up Mellie” – Mellie is still trying to recover from the public backlash of the last year so she decides to do a hard-hitting news interview. Meanwhile, as Cyrus continues to plot against Sally Langston, we learn how Fitz, Mellie and Cyrus became a team. Back at OPA, Huck continues to push Quinn away, but Quinn’s bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations, on ABC’s “Scandal,” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

“LAST MAN STANDING” – “Vanessa Fixes Kyle” – Since Vanessa is feeling guilty after encouraging Mandy to break up with the sometimes clueless Kyle, she is determined to mend things but her sincere efforts only seem to make a bad situation worse, on “Last Man Standing,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET).

“THE NEIGHBORS” – “Good Debbie Hunting” — Following her experience in the Shark Tank, Debbie decides to attend a Business School, but before she can apply, she must pass a qualifying exam. Thus, Marty steps up to help more around the house, while Dick becomes her tutor. Meanwhile, Amber and Reggie’s relationship is put to the test after a new and improved Jane enrolls at their school, on “The Neighbors,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET).

“SHARK TANK” – “Episode 510” – Tonight’s standouts include a product from an entrepreneur from Pacific Palisades, CA that ensures you’ll always know who’s ringing your front door, regardless if you’re at home; two sisters from Washington, D.C have an impressive subscription gift service to send children imaginative toys to spark their creativity on a regular basis; a frugal entrepreneur from Cramerton, NC whose best-selling slaw/salsa condiment is flying off the shelves in some national grocery chains; and three men from Troy, MI have an app that enables you to create customized products from your cell phone and then sell them in a virtual marketplace. But which near-deal prompts Robert Herjavec to shout in disbelief, “We’re not in Kansas anymore!”? Find out on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

“REVENGE” – “Secrecy” – Victoria eagerly throws Emily a bridal shower that neither of them will soon forget. And when Daniel grows more distant, Emily has to take drastic measures, on “Revenge,” SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 17 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

“BETRAYAL” – “…One more shot.” – TJ becomes reckless after a traumatic event leaves him unable to cope. His predicament forces Karsten to confront his past and take drastic measures in the present. Meanwhile, as Valerie and Victor celebrate their birthday, Jack realizes he’s become disconnected from his family. Sara and Drew struggle with the new dynamic at home and how it impacts their son, on “Betrayal,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

“DAVID BLAINE: REAL OR MAGIC” –David Blaine returns to primetime television in a groundbreaking special “David Blaine: Real or Magic,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET). David Blaine’s signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognizable celebrities in the world, including Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes into the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He visits Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic. Blaine has been captivating the world with death-defying feats for nearly two decades. He’s been buried alive in New York City for a week, encased inside a six-ton block of ice for three days and nights, he stood atop a 100-foot-tall pillar in Bryant Park for 36 hours without a safety net, survived on nothing but water inside a transparent box in London for 44 days, and spent one week submerged in a sphere-shaped aquarium at Lincoln Center, at the end of which he attempted to break the world record for breath holding. A year later, he succeeded in breaking that record live on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. In 2008, Blaine hung upside down for over 60 hours in New York’s central Park. Most recently, in October of 2012, he stood in the middle of a million volts of electricity for 73 consecutive hours.

“THE MIDDLE” –“Thanksgiving V” – Thanksgiving finds the Heck family in turmoil when Axl tries to figure out the perfect time to tell his parents that he dropped three out of his four college classes; Frankie’s dad Tag admits to Mike that he lost a lot of money gambling online and won’t be able to take wife Pat on a planned cruise; Sue is hiding a shocking secret from her discount shopping excursion with Frankie; Dr. Goodwin and Uncle Rusty’s wife and kids show up unannounced for Thanksgiving dinner; and Brick goes to extreme measures to have lime green jello salad during the feast, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET).

“NASHVILLE” – “Hanky Panky Woman – Rayna joins Scarlett on the road for her first tour date with Luke Wheeler (Will Chase, “Smash”), and is blindsided when Deacon confronts her about putting too much pressure on Scarlett, too soon. Jeff goes to war against Rayna on control of the album she produced with Liam, and Juliette makes a decision about Charlie Wentworth. Gunnar struggles to write a song for a major artist, and gets help from Scarlett—sparking an idea for Rayna that could potentially be liberating for her and life-changing for Gunnar, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET). Guest starring Oliver Hudson as Jeff Fordham, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Peggy Kenter.

“THE NEIGHBORS” –“Thanksgiving is No Schmuck Bait” – Marty and Debbie are hoping for an uneventful Thanksgiving, but their hopes are dashed when Marty’s father arrives with a suitcase and informs the family that, after fifty years of marriage, he and Marty’s mother are getting divorced…..and, oh yeah, he’s moving in. Jackie’s parents arrive from Zabvron just in time to witness the fallout and learn about the peculiarities of human relationships, on “The Neighbors,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET). Meredith Baxter and Reginald VelJohnson guest star; Stacy Keach returns as Marty’s father.

“LAST MAN STANDING” –“Thanksgiving” – It’s Thanksgiving Day in the Baxter house and Mike’s father, Bud (guest star Robert Forster), takes everyone by surprise when he announces his plans to open a recreational marijuana store. Now, Mike struggles between supporting his Dad and questioning the message this new business venture could send to his family, on “Last Man Standing,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET). Guest star Robert Forster returns as Mike Baxter’s father, Bud.

“SHARK TANK” – “Episode 511” – A husband & wife team from Austin, TX shock the Sharks’ with their extremely lucrative online sales for knee-high boot socks. Two publicists from Santa Monica, CA created a stylish clutch for easy access to your smart phone and just the essentials. A couple from San Ramon, CA solve a school day dilemma by providing kids a way to personalize and create their own lunchbox designs, and a finance expert from Long Island City, NY has a sweet take on customizing the chocolate bar of your dreams. Also, an update on Corey Ward & Trew Quackenbush from Cincinnati, OH and Tom + Chee, their gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches made with artisan cheese and glazed donuts, which Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban invested in during Season 4, on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

“2013 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS” – “2013 American Music Awards” will air SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE. The event will once again feature a star-studded lineup of the music industry’s top artists and live performances – including Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons, One Direction and Florida Georgia Line. “The 2013 American Music Awards” will honor artists in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative Rock, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Contemporary Inspirational, Electronic Dance Music, Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year presented by Kohl’s, Top Soundtrack, and for the first year ever, Single of the Year. Nominees include top stars Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Bruno Mars, P!nk, Carrie Underwood and many, many more. For the seventh year in a row, winners will be determined by online voting. Fans can vote at the Coca-Cola AMA voting site AMAvote.com. In addition, for the first time in American Music Awards history, fans will also be able to vote for their favorite artists via Twitter. The “2013 American Music Awards” is produced by dick clark productions. Allen Shapiro is Executive Producer and Larry Klein is Producer.

October is spooktacular on ABC, as the network gets into the spirit of things (literally!) with Disney•Pixar’s first special for television, “Toy Story OF TERROR!,” daytime’s “The Chew,” “The View” and “General Hospital,” featuring frightfully entertaining celebrations, ABC comedies airing ghoulishly-good Halloween-themed episodes, “Grey’s Anatomy” featuring a spooky storyline, and even “Shark Tank” getting into the swim of the scary holiday. Also on Halloween night, the network will air the beloved classic “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will host a Halloween party. Following are details of “ABC’s Halloween Spooktacular” programming airing in October.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

“Toy Story Of TERROR!” – Disney•Pixar’s first special for television, “Toy Story OF TERROR!,” a spooky new tale featuring all of your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. What starts out as a fun road trip for the “Toy Story” gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate in this “Toy Story OF TERROR!” The cast of “Toy Story OF TERROR!” includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Carl Weathers as Combat Carl/Combat Carl Jr., Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Shawn as Rex and Kristen Schaal as Trixie. (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET)

“Super Fun Night”— “Chick Or Treat” — In an episode written by Rebel Wilson, it’s Halloween and Kimmie decides that the office costume party is the perfect place to tell Richard how she really feels, especially if she surprises him with an outrageously sexy costume. Problem is, Kendall has the same plan. Meanwhile, the guys from their apartment building invite Kimmie and the girls to a Halloween party of their own. This episode will feature Rebel and the cast performing their own version of the “Monster Mash.” “Super Fun Night” stars Rebel Wilson as Kimmie Boubier, Liza Lapira as Helen-Alice, Lauren Ash as Marika, Kevin Bishop as Richard Royce and Kate Jenkinson as Kendall.

(9:31-10:00 p.m., ET)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

“The Chew” – “The Chew” is your Halloween headquarters this year as the show celebrates the ghoulishly good holiday with everything from devilishly delicious treats and creative costume ideas, to killer cocktails and dishes all beginning on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 with Clinton Kelly’s signature segment, “Clinton’s Craft Corner,” in which Clinton demonstrates how to make spooky, scary photos as well as Halloween-themed centerpieces. (1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m., PT/CT)

“The Neighbors” — “Challoweenukah” – When Larry hears the story of Chanukah, he becomes instantly enamored with the holiday and announces that he wants to combine his two favorite holidays – Halloween and Chanukah – to create “Challoweenukah.” When no one shows up for the first seven nights of the new holiday, Larry decides to publicize it by giving out candy to kids at the local playground, getting him in trouble with the police. Meanwhile, Marty and Debbie’s arch-nemesis couple challenges them to a family Halloween costume contest. “The Neighbors” stars Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver, Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver, Simon Templeman as Larry Bird, Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver, Tim Jo as Reggie Jackson, Ian Patrick as Dick Butkus, Max Charles as Max Weaver and Isabella Cramp as Abby Weaver. (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

“The Neighbors” — “Halloween-ween” – Since arriving on Earth, the aliens – led by the Bird-Kersees – have viewed Halloween as a threat and have set up a barrier at the gates of Hidden Hills to prevent children dressed in costumes from entering the community. The Weavers, on the other hand, are excited about their first Halloween in the suburbs and want to open the gates of the community to celebrate. They do their best to explain the ritual of trick-or-treating to the aliens. Meanwhile, Marty and Debbie’s fears are realized when Amber, Max and Abby reject their family costume plans. “The Neighbors” stars Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver, Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver, Simon Templeman as Larry Bird, Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver, Tim Jo as Reggie Jackson, Ian Patrick as Dick Butkus, Max Charles as Max Weaver and Isabella Cramp as Abby Weaver. OAD 10/24/13 (8:31-9:00 p.m. ET)

“Shark Tank” — “Episode 509” — One entrepreneur makes “Shark Tank” history and accepts an unprecedented amount for a deal. Additional pitches include a marketing expert who believes there is big money to be made from the big scares in the Halloween live attractions she produces; and a couple from McKinney, TX developed a product designed to help others communicate their feelings even when it’s tough. Also, an update on Jeff Stafford & Dusty Holloway from Orlando, FLA and Shell Bobbers, their fish bobbers made from shotgun shells, which Mark Cuban invested in during Season 4.(9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) The Sharks in this episode of “Shark Tank” are Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

“The Goldbergs” – “Who Are You Going To Telephone?” — Beverly loves Halloween, but is disappointed when all of the kids choose not to celebrate the holiday with her. Adam wants to hang out with some 8th grade students, while Barry and Erica decide to attend a high school senior’s party. Beverly takes an unusual step to convince a girl Barry has a crush on to date him. Meanwhile, Adam learns of his plans for the evening from his new “friends” and contemplates what to do next. “The Goldbergs” stars Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt as adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia as Erica Goldberg, with George Segal as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg. (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET)

“Trophy Wife” —“Halloween” – Halloween is Jackie and Bert’s most favorite holiday, but when Jackie’s homemade Iron Man costume doesn’t turn out the way Bert had intended, Kate swoops in and hijacks the holiday. Meanwhile, Pete suspects a masked trick-or-treater as the same teenage misfit who egged the house and mooned him last year, so he holds the kid hostage trying to force a confession. “Trophy Wife” stars Malin Akerman as Kate, Bradley Whitford as Pete, Michaela Watkins as Jackie, Natalie Morales as Meg, Ryan Lee as Warren, Bailee Madison as Hillary, Albert Tsai as Bert and Marcia Gay Harden as Diane. (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30

“The Middle” — “Halloween IV: The Ghost Story” – As Halloween approaches, Sue holds a séance during a sleepover with her fellow Wrestlerettes and swears that she’s seen the ghost of Christopher Columbus and one of his ships. Axl finds himself being hazed by the football team and not allowed to enter his own Halloween party that’s being thrown in his dorm room, and the family tries in vain to give Brick advice on how to ask out a girl he likes to go with him to a Halloween dance. “The Middle” stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue and Atticus Shaffer as Brick. (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET)

“Back In The Game” — “Night Games” – After spending every past Halloween with his mom, Danny decides to make his own plans by rallying The Angles for a night of trick-or-treating. But when the team fears that David and his friends will be out to get them, Danny devises a plan to outsmart the bullies. Meanwhile, Lulu teaches Terry how to celebrate Halloween as an adult, and The Cannon gets competitive during a visit to the cemetery on a special Halloween episode. “Back in the Game” stars James Caan as Terry “The Cannon” Gannon, Sr., Maggie Lawson as Terry Gannon, Jr., Ben Koldyke as Dick Slingbaugh, Griffin Gluck as Danny Gannon, Lenora Crichlow as Lulu Lovette, JJ Totah as Michael Lovette, Kennedy Waite as Vanessa, Cooper Roth as David Slingbaugh and Brandon Salgado as Dudley. (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET)

“Modern Family” — “Open House of Horrors” – Claire has overdone it in Halloweens past and the neighbors definitely don’t share her enthusiasm, so this year she’s being forced to tone it down and keep it “kid-friendly,” and Phil has an idea to hold an open house on Halloween night. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cam host a costume party while contending with Lily wondering who her real mom is, and Gloria’s pregnancy hormones are on overdrive, making her even more hotheaded than usual. “Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Jay, Julie Bowen as Claire, Ty Burrell as Phil, Sofía Vergara as Gloria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley, Nolan Gould as Luke, Ariel Winter as Alex, Rico Rodriguez as Manny and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily.

(9:00-9:31 p.m., ET) (Rebroadcast: OAD: 10/24/12)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

“The View” — Double, double, toil and trouble! Let the mischief and mayhem commence on Halloween as “ghoulfriends” Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd welcome new co-host Jenny McCarthy to their annual festivities on ABC’s “The View.” In past years, the co-hosts have been a brood of vampires, former United States presidents, witches, historic royal figures, performers/showgirls from “The Cotton Club” and entered a time warp where they were transported back to the 1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, not to mention Executive Producer Bill Geddie’s frightfully delightful turn as Pinhead from “Hellraiser.” (11:00a.m. – 12:00 noon, ET)

“General Hospital” – A huge trick-or-treat party at General Hospital is the scene for a few surprises and an act of rebellion that will shock the residents of Port Charles in this special two-day Halloween extravaganza. Costumes may disguise the outside – but can they truly hide the inner emotions when someone you believe is dead ends up hiding behind the mask? “General Hospital” continues to celebrate its golden anniversary during 2013. “General Hospital,” which marked its 50th Anniversary on ABC this past April 1st, is the longest running American soap opera currently in production, and the third longest-running drama in American television history. (Storyline continues on FRIDAY, NOV. 1) (weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT/CT)

“Grey’s Anatomy” – “Thriller” – It’s Halloween and the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial are hit with a barrage of spooky patients, which affects their own plans and puts one doctor’s well-being in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Derek collaborates with Ben on a new surgical technique and Richard angers Bailey when he asks a second year resident to perform his next surgery, on a special Halloween episode. Jason George (“Mistresses”) Guest Stars “Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins, Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery, Sarah Drew as April Kepner, Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson, Gaius Charles as Shane Ross, Jerrika Hinton as Stephanie Edwards and Tessa Ferrer as Leah Murphy. (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET)

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” — The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (OAD on ABC 10/30/01), created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, as well as a bonus PEANUTS cartoon, “You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown,” in which Linus runs for class president. The program will air with Spanish audio via SAP. In the 1966 animated special “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” The PEANUTS gang celebrates Halloween with Linus, hoping that finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party. Cast members include Peter Robbins (Charlie Brown) and Christopher Shea (Linus). The cast also includes Sally Dryer as Lucy, Chris Doran as Schroeder, Bill Melendez as Snoopy, Kathy Steinberg as Sally, Tracy Stratford as Violet and Ann Altieri as Frieda. (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET)

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” — “Jimmy Kimmel Live” celebrates the spooky holiday in costume with the show’s “Half & Half Halloween Pageant,” guest Ray Romano and a musical performance from Rob Zombie. Each year, Jimmy has dressed up as a different character – Donkey Kong, Big Bird, Thor, Count Chocula, an oversized version of himself, a ghost, and he has even hosted the show just as his severed head. Tune-in to find out what Jimmy Kimmel will dress up as this year. (11:35p.m.-12:37 a.m., ET/PT).

The Voice, Modern Familyand Survivor were each adjusted up a tenth while Chicago Fire,and The Middlewere each adjusted down a tenth among adults 18-49versus the preliminary Wednesday broadcast ratings.

Survivor, The Neighbors, Modern Family, CSIand Chicago Fire were each adjusted up a tenth while 30 Rock, Guys with Kids,and Supernaturalwere each adjusted down a tenth among adults 18-49versus the preliminary Wednesday broadcast ratings.

ABC took second place on Halloween night in Adults 18-34 and across all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54), while ranking as the #1 broadcast net with Kids 2-11.

· For its 5th straight broadcast this season, ABC’s Modern Family finished as Wednesday’s #1 TV show among Adults 18-49.

Please Note:TV Usage levels were down week to week on Wednesday night in Homes (-5%) and among Adults 18-49 (-7%), due to Halloween and the ongoing impact of Hurricane Sandy, with millions of homes still without electricity.

At 8pm, ABC’s encore telecast of It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown won its half-hour among Adults 18-49, beating out CBS’ Survivor by 17%. The animated PEANUTS special also delivered the #1 position in the half-hour with Adults 18-34 and Kids 2-11.

· It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown was up over its year ago telecast (on 10/27/11) in both Total Viewers (+7%) and Adults 18-49 (+17%), marking its best numbers in 3 years – since 10/27/09. In addition the program delivered ABC’s highest Kids 2-11 rating in the time period in nearly 2 years – since 11/10/10.

At 8:30pm, ABC’s The Neighborscontinued to dominate its freshman comedy competition, defeating NBC’s Guys with Kids by 1.9 million viewers and by 29% in Adults 18-49. The ABC family comedy beat out Survivor in the half-hour with Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34 and won its slot among Kids 2-11.

· Jumping 27% week to week in Kids 2-11, the ABC family comedy posted a new series high for the 3rd straight week.

Surging over its lead-in to dominate the 9pm half-hour in Adults 18-49, ABC’s Modern Family outdelivered runner-up CBS’ Criminal Minds by 41%. In addition to standing as Wednesday’s #1 TV show in Adults 18-49, Modern Family was also the night’s top-rated program with Adults 18-34 and Adults 25-54.

In the 9:30pm half-hour, ABC’s Suburgatory finished as the #1 scripted show among Adults 18-34, Men 18-34 and Women 18-34.

During the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s Nashville was once again the #1 new dramain viewers and young adults, increasing its advantage over NBC’s Chicago Fire week to week to 20% in Adults 18-49 (up from an 11% advantage the prior week). In addition, freshman Nashville dominated CBS’ veteran CSI for the 4th week in a row in Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34 to rank win in the hour.

· Based on Live + 7 Day ratings, Nashville shot up over its Live + Same Day numbers by 50% in Adults 18-49 (+1.4 rating)and by 40% in Total Viewers (+3.53 million), delivering a 4.2 young adult rating and 12.5 million viewers for its debut telecast.